Week 4 Explanation

This week’s blog topic asks you to compare and contrast the writing styles of two authors. You can discuss the way the authors structure the book, their choice in point of view, syntax, characterization, pacing, description, theme, symbolism, diction, plot…anything. You may, but don’t have to, say which style you liked better. But DON’T use “I think” or “I believe” or “I” anything -- use third-person point of view. Just state your opinions as fact.

One of the two books you compare should be new to your blog posting. Please write solely in THIRD PERSON and use some quotes (citing them properly).

When you write for this assignment (and most of the others) keep the following general guidelines and possibilities in mind: 1). DO NOT SUMMARIZE. I don’t care if I haven’t read your book; I’m not asking for the plot. 2). Pay attention to your content, ideas, and organization as you structure your post. 3). Certainly mention the book title (use italics to set it off) and author. The title of the post should contain the title of the book and your last name, like in the example that follows these directions 4). Deal with other issues that are interesting, novel, and intellectual yet still relate to the general topic of the post.

Try to have a good time. Remember internet safety protocols: don’t use your entire name or give away identifying information. You should probably change your display name if you’re using your real name. Be tactful and don’t disparage anyone. You are graded on the quality of thought and expression in your post, its length (between 700 - 1000 words), and on using quoted material properly. I suggest writing the post in a word processing program and then pasting it into the post window. Contact me if you have any questions and I’ll answer ASAP. The following example is not a strict template of what you should do but only a possibility, and a poor one at that. Off we go then…